HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-45 - Housing ElementRESOLUTION NO. 2003-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND ADOPTING AN UPDATED HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE
GENERAL PLAN [GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA
2003 -04 (PA 2003 -103)]
WHEREAS, Section 65580 of the California Government Code finds and declares
that the availability of housing is of vital statewide importance and that the early attainment
of decent housing and a suitable living environment for every California family is a priority
of the highest order; and
WHEREAS, Section 65588 of the California Government Code mandates that each
local government review its Housing Element every five years to evaluate all of the
following:
1) The appropriateness of the housing goals, objectives, and policies in contributing
to the attainment of the State of California's housing goal;
2) The effectiveness of the Housing Element in the attainment of the community's
housing goals and objectives;
3) The progress of the city, county, or city and county in implementation of the
Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2003, the Planning Commission of the City of Newport
Beach held a public hearing regarding the proposed Housing Element and voted 5 — 0 to
recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed Element and certify the Negative
Declaration: and
WHEREAS, the public was duly noticed of the public hearing through the publication
of an 1/8(h page advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation on July 26, 2003 and
through direct mailing to all Newport Beach Homeowners Associations and all private and
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public non - profit housing organizations as listed in Appendix 5 of the Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 12, 2003 in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach California. A notice of time, place
and purpose of the aforesaid meeting was given in accordance with the Municipal Code
and State Planning and Zoning Law. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to
and considered by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act an Initial Study
has been conducted to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the proposed
project. The Initial Study concluded that the project could not have a significant effect on
the environment; therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the information contained
in the Initial Study, comments received, and all related documents, the City Council finds that
there is no substantial evidence that the project could have a significant effect on the
environment. The City Council finds that the Negative Declaration adequately addresses the
potential environmental impacts of the project, satisfies all the requirements of CEQA, and
reflects the independent judgment of the City Council. The Negative Declaration was
reviewed and considered prior to approval of the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach does
hereby approve General Plan Amendment No. GPA 2003 -004 and adopt the Updated
Housing Element dated August 2003.
This Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of Newport
Beach held on August 12, 2003, by the following vote, to wit:
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AYES, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOES. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } ss.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }
I, LaVonne M. Harkless, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council is seven; that the foregoing
resolution, being Resolution No. 2003 -45 was duly and regularly introduced before and adopted by
the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of said Council, duly and regularly held on the
12th day of August, 2003, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Ridgeway, Webb, Nichols, Mayor Bromberg
Noes: None
Absent: Heffernan, Proctor, Adams
Abstain: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the
official seal of said City this 13th day of August, 2003.
(Seal)
City Clerk
Newport Beach, California